Add 36/49 and 25/48
36/49 + 25/48 is 2953/2352.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
36/49 = 36 × 48/49 × 48 = 1728/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
25/48 = 25 × 49/48 × 49 = 1225/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
1728/2352 + 1225/2352 = 1728 + 1225/2352 = 2953/2352 - So, 36/49 + 25/48 = 2953/2352
In mixed form: 1601/2352
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